Weight Distribution and Sway Control Hitch for Use with Lifted 2002 Ram Pickup
Question:
I am looking for a down hitch and sway bar setup for our trailer. 02 3500 dodge pickup with 6 inch lift. Any suggestions? Thank you.
asked by: Margaret
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are looking for a weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) hitch setup with a shank that offers plenty of drop to account for your lifted truck.
We offer systems with and without the shank part and we have plenty of shanks that offer a lot of drop, such as Curt # C17124. Shanks are interchangeable between brands so you can use any 2-inch shank (see the linked page, please) along with any brand of WD hitch.
The key to choosing the right system is knowing the tongue weight (TW) of the fully-loaded trailer, with all gear and supplies loaded. We offer a handy scale to measure, part # e99044.You also want to count any cargo weight in the Ram that sits behind the rear axle, such as a generator, since this will act just like trailer TW. Once you have this fully-loaded total TW figure you can choose a WD hitch. The goal is for your total TW to fall in the middle of the system's operating range. The included article and video on WD systems should be helpful.
So for instance if you had a total TW of 900-lbs a good choice is the Reese Strait-Line # RP66074 since this works over a TW range of 600- to 1200-lbs and because this setup works to prevent sway in the first place. You need to add only a hitch ball such as 2-5/16-inch # 19286 and a shank to complete this system.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank 13" Long - 9" or 10" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 9 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 7 Inch Drop
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12K GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Does Not Allow Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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